
Exam details:
65 questions (50 scored, 15 unscored)
90 minutes
Multiple choice and multiple response
Passing score: 700 out of 1000
Valid for 3 years
Exam domains:
Cloud Concepts (24%) — what is cloud, benefits, economic value
Security and Compliance (30%) — shared responsibility, IAM, compliance, security services
Cloud Technology and Services (34%) — core services, global infrastructure
Billing, Pricing, Support (12%) — pricing models, tools, support plans
Study strategy:
Complete AWS free training (AWS Skill Builder)
Take Stephane Maarek's course (Udemy)
Do 300–500 practice questions
Use AWS free tier to actually use services
Know the purpose and key differences of core services
Common mistake: Memorizing service names without understanding purpose and when to use each. The exam is scenario-based — "which service should you use for X?" Focus on understanding, not memorization.
Reference:
TaskLoco™ — The Sticky Note GOAT